Best of Calgary Shopping Centres: Market Mall

By SARAH SUSSMAN

Market Mall is located in the northwest, near the University of Calgary (Photo: courtesy Market Mall)

Located in the city’s northwest, Market Mall features over 200 retailers, including numerous big-name fashion labels and lifestyle brands, upscale houseware stores and various independent boutiques. For the second installment in our Best of Calgary Shopping Centres series, here are five top Market Mall shops.

Lush A specialty boutique carrying ethical, eco-friendly bath and body products in a variety of sumptuous scents. The intimate store is packed to the brim with products—think of it as a candy store for the bath-obsessed.• 403-288-5870, www.lush.ca

Good Taste of Britain This family-owned boutique specializes in British novelties, sports attire and newspapers. It also carries specialty foodstuffs, such as Irn-Bru soda pop and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bars, that will activate a keen sense of nostalgia for British expats, like.• 403-247-4739, www.goodtasteofbritain.com

Little Burgundy One of only two Calgary locations, this Canadian store specializes in stylish shoes and accessories for men and women. It features a range of prices and styles including high-end designer pieces and timeless classic brands. Labels include Dr. Martens, Michael Kors, Marc by Marc Jacobs and more.• 403-247-9162, www.littleburgundyshoes.com

Triple Flip Started by a Calgary mom who couldn’t find appealing, well-made clothes for her pre-teen daughter, this trendy brand is specially made for tween girls. It features multiple street wear and active wear lines in fun styles and bright colours.• 587-353-5872, tripleflip.ca